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Chocolate Turtles

List of Ingredients





Chocolate Turtles (Microwave)

2 cups chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
14 ounce pkg caramels
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup whole pecan halves


Recipe





Microwave chocolate chips and shortening in a 2-quart bowl for
2 to 3 minutes at MEDIUM HIGH (70%).

Pour only half of the melted chocolate into foil-lined 8-inch pan.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Microwave caramels, margarine, and milk in a 1-quart bowl for
4 to 5 minutes at MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stir in pecans.
Pour over refrigerated chocolate.

Reheat remaining chocolate mixture for 1 minute at MEDIUM
HIGH (70%). Spread chocolate over caramel layer. Refrigerate
1 to 1 1/2 hours. Invert pan. Peel foil. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Store in the refrigerator.
Makes 5 dozen candies.